Lift problem delays opening of Leeds station entrance work

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 3 Nov, 12:59 · Archive

A fault with one of the new lifts at Leeds railway station has delayed safety testing needed to complete the entrance revamp.

A multimillion-pound project to transform the entrance to Leeds railway station has been delayed again due to a fault with one of the new lifts. The lift problem has prevented essential safety testing from being carried out, a Leeds City Council spokesperson said.

The £46.1m Leeds Station Sustainable Travel Gateway began work in 2022. Completion was initially due in autumn last year, before being delayed to summer this year and then again to September. While some sections of the pavement and New Station Street have already opened to the public, the lift issue has held up opening the final parts of the scheme.

"We are working to resolve this as soon as possible so we can open the final parts of the scheme imminently," the council said. The project aims to create more pedestrian-friendly streets, a new taxi rank and better facilities for storing bikes. The works have been carried out alongside a Network Rail project to reinforce the underground structure supporting the station above.

Last week it was revealed that Leeds station is to receive an extra £200m for major improvements aimed at reducing overcrowding and improving journeys.

Lift problem delays opening of Leeds station entrance work — Image: Yorkshire Evening Post

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How it is being reported

Broken rail causes train cancellations and delays on Leeds to Hull routeThe lines are blocked while safety inspections are carried outYorkshire Evening Post · 3 Nov, 12:41
New delay to rail station entrance work completionAn issue with a new lift at Leeds station has delayed "essential" testing, the council says.BBC Leeds And West Yorkshire · 3 Nov, 12:29
Opening of Leeds station steps hit by further setback as council confirm lifts issueA long rumoured issue with the lifts has been confirmedYorkshire Evening Post · 2 Nov, 15:42

In this story: Leeds railway station · Leeds City Council · Network Rail · New Station Street · Bishopgate Street

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